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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.49, 525.72 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.49, 525.72 and 188.49 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.49 : 525.72 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.49/525.72 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.49x = 525.72 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.49x = 99,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,092.96/350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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